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October 10, 2025Armory Week in New York City this October marked the global first showing of Noor Riyadh along with its focused light displays and animated art installations. Noor Riyadh’s fifth edition will take place from November 20 to December 6, 2025. It has global anticipation in addition to being the first of its kind to return to Riyadh. This festival is a part of the global unleashing of the fifth edition. It will and is attempting to position Saudi art and creativity on the world stage. It aims to foster cultural interchanges and collaborations along with artistic innovation. Under the Riyadh Art initiative, this festival is part of the country’s Vision 2030 megaprojects. It is one of the megaprojects visioning to change the global cultural landscape.A Glimpse into the Future: Noor Riyadh’s Vision 2025The 2025 edition of Noor Riyadh is themed “In the Blink of an Eye,” reflecting the rapid transformation of Riyadh itself. As one of the fastest-developing cities in the world, Riyadh juxtaposes its deep-rooted historical heritage with modern, cutting-edge infrastructure. This year’s festival highlights these contrasts through innovative light art installations, showcasing the city’s vision for the future.Advertisement Artists from across the globe will be bringing over 60 interactive light sculptures and multimedia works to life in various districts throughout Riyadh. Visitors will experience the magic of these installations at iconic locations such as the King Abdulaziz Historical Center, Wadi Hanifah, and the JAX District, which will be transformed into a sprawling outdoor gallery.New York Preview: An International Stage for Saudi ArtistryThe world-renowned festival has already captured the attention of international audiences with its spectacular preview event in New York. As part of Armory Week 2025, the New York City preview brought Saudi art to the heart of the Big Apple. This showcase introduced Riyadh Art’s curatorial vision for the 2025 edition, featuring striking light installations by Brooklyn-based Chilean artist Iván Navarro and Saudi artists Dana Awartani and Sultan bin Fahad.AdvertisementThe global debut in New York was not only a presentation of light art but also a statement of Saudi Arabia’s growing influence in the global art scene. It served as a precursor to what promises to be an extraordinary year for Noor Riyadh in Riyadh, spotlighting the nation’s forward-thinking artistic culture.Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030: Building Cultural Bridges Through ArtNoor Riyadh is …
